Appears unflappable in the crease area, even when he surrenders bad goals. Is a big-framed 'keeper who is focused and can cover a lot of net. Also boasts explosive reflexes. Has a wealth of experience.

Flaws:

Can at times be a little shaky with the glove, and generally has a devil of a time holding onto pucks. Lacks consistency; he'll get out of position at times and needs to keep upgrading his rebound control.

Career Potential:

Inconsistent but clutch goaltender.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NHL

Stanley Cup

2009-10 (Chicago)

Olympic

Olympic Bronze Medal

2014 (Finland)

Movements & Injuries

2012

10/05/2012

Signed with the Lahti Pelicans (Finland).

2/04/2012

Missed 1 game (undisclosed).

2/02/2012

Undisclosed, day-to-day.

2011

10/14/2011

Missed 1 game (cyst surgery).

10/06/2011

Cyst surgery, injured reserve.

3/01/2011

Re-signed by the San Jose Sharks to a four-year contract extension.

2010

9/02/2010

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a one-year contract.

Sharks netminder Antti Niemi stopped 31-of-33 shots against the Avalanche as San Jose beat Colorado, 3-2, in a shootout.

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Impact

Niemi has been a pleasant surprise to fantasy owners this season. He is 5-2 with a 2.66 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Sharks may send veteran G Antti Niemi packing | 05/03/2014 11:17 AM

News

There's speculation that the San Jose Sharks will unload goaltender Antti Niemi.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Niemi's inconsistent regular season carried over into the playoffs, and while there is a long list of San Jose players to blame for the so-called reverse sweep by the Kings, the performance in net from Niemi is near the top. Niemi finished with a 3-3 record in the seven-game, first-round series. He had a 3.74 goals-against average and .884 save percentage. He won a Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2010, but his career playoff numbers (2.74 GAA, .907 SP in 62 games) are below average when compared to many top goaltenders. Niemi was pulled in Games 4 and 5 against the Kings, while Alex Stalock looked good in relief. He started Game 6. In his first full NHL season, Stalock was 12-5-2 with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SP in the regular season. He was solid in the playoffs. At 26, he could be the Kings' goalie of the future, meaning Niemi could be out of San Jose pretty soon.

Niemi and Sharks lose | 05/01/2014 3:53 AM

News

Antti Niemi let in three goals on 28 shots in San Jose's 5-1 loss to Los Angeles in Game 7 of their first round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

You can't blame Niemi for the loss, because the Kings scored some nice goals and two of those five goals was scored in empty net. Niemi had a difficult postseason with a 3.74 goals-against average and .884 save percentage in six games. He played a solid regular season, but the Sharks needed more from him in the postseason.

Antti Niemi will get the nod in Game 7 | 04/30/2014 1:57 PM

News

Antti Niemi is expected to start in Game 7 on Wednesday.

Kevin Kurz on Twitter

Impact

That's according to Joe Thornton. Niemi didn't start in Game 6, but his replacement, Alex Stalock, stopped just 26 of 30 shots in that contest. Niemi has an ugly 3.90 GAA and .882 save percentage in five games in the playoffs.

Coach Todd McLellan unsure of Game 7 starter | 04/29/2014 9:56 PM

News

The biggest question going into Wednesday night's trio of Game 7's is who will get the start in the Sharks' goal, as both Antti Niemi and Alex Stalock have struggled through Games 4, 5 and 6.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi won a Stanley Cup in 2010 with the Blackhawks, has 35 career playoff victories and a 1-1 record in Game 7's. Stalock, of course, started his first career NHL playoff game on Monday and allowed four goals on 30 shots, although stopped all 26 shots he faced relieving Niemi in Games 4 and 5 combined.

Antti Niemi pulled for second straight game | 04/27/2014 12:24 AM

News

Antti Niemi was pulled in Game 5 against the Kings, the second straight time he's been yanked in the first-round series.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi gave up three goals on 19 shots, getting pulled 22 seconds into the second period. He allowed five goals in a Game 4 loss, lasting just over two periods then. Niemi entered the game with a 3.45 goals-against average and .889 save percentage. Alex Stalock came in to relieve him.

Antti Niemi not too worried after rough game | 04/25/2014 6:45 PM

News

Antti Niemi isn't overly concerned after being pulled from Game 4 on Thursday.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Niemi allowed five goals on 26 shots in San Jose's 6-3 loss to the Kings. "I thought five goals is way, way too much, but overall I thought I felt good," Niemi said. "I saw the puck well. I'm not too worried about that." San Jose won the first three games of the series, so Los Angeles is still against the ropes.

Niemi not sharp in loss to Kings | 04/25/2014 3:45 AM

News

Antti Niemi allowed five goals on 26 shots in San Jose's 6-3 loss to Los Angeles in Game 4 of their first round playoff series.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi played his worst game of this year's playoffs and he was replaced by Alex Stalock in the third period. Stalock stopped all four shots he faced in the game. Although the Sharks lead their playoff series 3-1 against the Kings, Niemi's numbers are quite awful. He now has a 3.45 goals-against average with .889 save percentage in the postseason.

Niemi has all San Jose wins in the postseason, thanks largely to all the offensive support he's been receiving from his teammates. Niemi now has a 2.58 goals-against average and .912 save percentage in the postseason.

Sharks G Antti Niemi gets win in 7-2 beating | 04/21/2014 1:11 AM

News

Antti Niemi turned aside 24 of the 26 shots he faced as he and the San Jose Sharks crushed the visiting Los Angeles Kings 7-2 Sunday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

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Impact

The Sharks lead the best-of-seven series 2-0, and have thoroughly dominated. They won Game 1 6-3. Niemi has both San Jose wins in the post-season, thanks largely to all the offensive support he's been receiving from his teammates. His GAA after the two postseason games this year is 2.50 and his save percentage, .917.

G Antti Niemi rewards Sharks' faith in him | 04/19/2014 10:34 AM

News

San Jose goalie Antti Niemi needed only 18 seconds Thursday to show that he was on his game.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Los Angeles forward Jeff Carter had sneaked past the San Jose defense and was alone for the first shot of Game 1, only to have Niemi get a piece of the puck. A quality scoring chance but no goal. "It was a pretty huge save," Sharks center James Sheppard said. "That's a puck that could easily have went in, and that's 18 seconds into a series. So when I saw it, I was pretty happy. I knew he was going to be there -- not that I had any doubts." Sheppard might not have had any doubts, but others did. Niemi had faltered at times down the stretch, while rookie backup Alex Stalock was more consistent. Coach Todd McLellan added to the drama by not publicly naming his starter until game day. Thursday, Niemi rewarded his team's faith, stopping the first 19 shots he faced before giving up three goals in the third period after the Sharks had built a 5-0 lead. And none of those Los Angeles goals could be categorized as softies in what ended up as a 6-3 win for San Jose.

Niemi was perfect in the first two periods, but in the third period he allowed three goals. Niemi ended his regular season with a 39-17-7 record and he will be the number one goalie for the Sharks in the playoffs.

Antti Niemi will start Game 1 vs. Los Angeles | 04/17/2014 2:01 PM

News

Antti Niemi will start in Game 1 against Los Angeles.

Kevin Kurz on Twitter

Impact

The Sharks made some waves when they didn't immediately name their starter for Thursday's playoff opener, but it shouldn't come as a surprise that Niemi will get the nod.

Sharks won't say who Game 1 starter is | 04/15/2014 10:52 AM

News

The San Jose Sharks aren't naming their starting goaltender for Game 1.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

The fact that it's even possible that backup goalie Alex Stalock might start over Antti Niemi is telling. Niemi dropped off from his superb 2013 numbers with a 2.39 GAA and .913 save percentage in 64 games this season.

Sharks' G Antti Niemi stops 30 shots in win | 04/13/2014 1:04 AM

News

San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi made 30 saves to help the San Jose Sharks record a 3-2 victory against the Coyotes in Phoenix Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi ends his regular season impressively, with a record of 39-17-7, a GAA of 2.39 and a save percentage of .913. San Jose will face the Los Angeles Kings in a Western Conference first round matchup in the coming week. The Sharks-Kings series will be a rematch of a 2013 Western Conference Semifinal that the Kings won in seven games.

Niemi awful in loss | 04/10/2014 3:47 AM

News

Antti Niemi let in three goals on only 19 shots in San Jose's 5-2 loss to Anaheim Wednesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi allowed some soft goals and he was replaced by Alex Stalock in the second period. Stalock stopped 9 of 10 shots he faced. Niemi now has a 38-17-7 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and .912 save percentage.

Antti Niemi gives up three in shaky night | 04/06/2014 1:16 AM

News

Antti Niemi gave up three goals in San Jose's 3-0 loss to Nashville on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi kicked away only 21 shots on the night. While he has the second-most wins in the league (38), his rates don't really stand out: 2.37 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. San Jose has 107 points, good for third in the West.

Niemi played a very good game and the Sharks was able to beat the Kings. He now has a 38-15-7 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.

Niemi and Sharks win | 04/02/2014 3:42 AM

News

Antti Niemi let in four goals on 29 shots in San Jose's 5-4 win over Edmonton Tuesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi didn't play very well, but the Sharks was able to win anyway. He now has a 37-15-7 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. San Jose's next game will be on Thursday against Los Angeles so Niemi will probably get the start then too.

Niemi and Sharks lose | 03/28/2014 4:03 AM

News

Antti Niemi let in four goals on 31 shots in San Jose's 4-3 loss to Winnipeg Thursday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi now has a 36-15-7 record with a 2.35 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. The Sharks will face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday and it could be Alex Stalock's turn to start then for the Sharks.

Niemi played a solid game and made some great saves in the game. Niemi now has a 36-14-7 record with a 2.32 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage.

Antti Niemi drops shootout to Capitals | 03/23/2014 8:32 AM

News

Antti Niemi and the Sharks were upended by Washington 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi was solid enough, as he allowed two goals on 25 shots in the defeat, but he denied only one of three Washington shooters in the defeat. His record falls to 35-14-8 with the defeat while his GAA is now 2.33 and his save percentage is .914.

It was Niemi's first loss in six games and his record is now 34-14-6. He also has a 2.34 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. Niemi is tied for the league lead with 34 wins this season.

Antti Niemi breaks Sharks' record | 03/18/2014 10:41 AM

News

Antti Niemi set the franchise record for the most saves in a shutout when he stopped 41 Rangers shots on Sunday.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Evgeni Nabokov previously held the record with his 40-save shutout on Jan. 12, 2006. Niemi earned the third star of the week with his 1.67 GAA and .950 save percentage in three games.

Antti Niemi earns the 3rd star of the week | 03/17/2014 1:03 PM

News

Antti Niemi has been named the third star of the week.

NHL.com

Impact

He won all three of his starts, while posting a 1.67 goals-against average, .950 save percentage and one shutout. Niemi is tied for the league lead with 34 wins this season.

Antti Niemi collects 41-save shutout vs. NYR | 03/16/2014 7:57 PM

News

Antti Niemi dazzled against the New York Rangers on Sunday, stealing a 1-0 win for the San Jose Sharks.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He made all 41 saves for his fourth shutout of the 2013-14 season and fifth consecutive win. It's difficult to imagine Niemi being a relative steal in fantasy again as he's now 34-13-6 with a .915 save percentage and 2.33 GAA.

Antti Niemi solid as Sharks down Islanders | 03/14/2014 9:51 PM

News

Antti Niemi stopped 35 of 38 shots to spearhead the Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Islanders on Friday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Friday's game marks the fourth consecutive win for Niemi, who is now 33-13-6 on the year with a .912 save percentage and 2.37 goals against average. Niemi avenged an overtime loss to the Isles in December.

The shutout is Niemi's third of the season. The Sharks have 89 points, third-most in the West, but Niemi has been streaky, not really distinguishing himself in the right way this season. He has a 2.37 goals-against average and .912 save percentage, which is 25th in the league.

G Anti Niemi likely to face Canadiens tonight | 03/08/2014 11:19 AM

News

Goaltender Anti Niemi is the San Jose Sharks' probable starting goaltender when they entertain the Montreal Canadiens tonight.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Coach Todd McLellan liked what he saw from Niemi in the Sharks' 5-3 win over Pittsburgh Thursday night. He made some really good saves when it was 2-0 to keep it there," McLellan said. "If it gets to three, we're in big trouble, but he kept it two and allowed his teammates to work their way back into the game." Niemi is 30-13-6 on the season, with a 2.42 GAA and a .911 save percentage.

Niemi got the nod against Pittsburgh after Alex Stalock started two straight games. Niemi allowed two goals in the first period but after that he played well. He now has a 30-13-6 record with a 2.42 GAA and .911 save percentage.

Sharks choose Antti Niemi to play Pittsburgh | 03/06/2014 2:21 PM

News

Antti Niemi will get back into San Jose's cage Thursday night.

Kevin Kurz on Twitter

Impact

He will get the nod against Pittsburgh after Alex Stalock started two straight games to open the month of March. Niemi's first game after the Winter Olympics was an unimpressive 3-1 loss to Buffalo.

Antti Niemi posts poor performance in loss | 02/28/2014 9:44 PM

News

Antti Niemi made 16 saves on 19 shots in a tough 4-2 loss to Buffalo on Friday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi's record drops to 29-13-6 on the season. The talented netminder has lost three of his last five NHL games, but has been playing some great hockey this season and should get back to his winning ways soon. Niemi won a bronze medal in Sochi.

Antti Niemi will probably start on Friday | 02/27/2014 3:04 PM

News

Antti Niemi will get another day to get used to the timezone change, as Alex Stalock will start versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Niemi will probably get the nod against Buffalo on Friday. He didn't get any playing with Team Finland during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Coach not worried about Antti Niemi's psyche | 02/22/2014 5:24 PM

News

San Jose coach Todd McLellan isn't worried about Antti Niemi's frame of mind after the Sharks' starter didn't get a second of playing time for Finland at the Winter Olympics.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

"That's not how Nemo's wired," McLellan said when asked if Niemi could return to the team feeling discouraged. "I think he's honored to represent his country." Phoenix's Mike Smith (Canada) and Detroit's Jimmy Howard (United States) didn't get any playing time either in Sochi, so Niemi wasn't the only high-profile netminder to sit. Getting a bronze medal could help him feel better too.

Antti Niemi has had an uneventful Olympics | 02/17/2014 11:46 AM

News

It doesn't look like Antti Niemi will see any game action for Finland at the 2014 Olympic Games.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

He served as the backup goaltender for a second straight game on Sunday during Finland's 2-1 overtime loss to Canada. Tuukka Rask started that match and he'll probably get the nod again for the Finns once the quarterfinal round begins. Kari Lehtonen played in the only game that Rask got off.

Tuukka Rask has named the Finns' starter against Austria and Kari Lehtonen will back him up. Finland returns to action on Friday versus Norway and it wouldn't be a stretch to assume that Niemi could start in that contest.

Niemi had a pretty easy game and he now heads to Sochi with Team Finland. He has a 29-12-6 record with a 2.39 goals-against average and .912 save percentage.

Antti Niemi will play for the Sharks Friday | 02/07/2014 4:41 PM

News

Antti Niemi will start for San Jose on Friday.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Niemi was given the night off on Wednesday. He has a 2.40 GAA and .912 save percentage in 47 games this season.

Niemi not sharp in loss to Flyers | 02/04/2014 3:59 AM

News

Antti Niemi allowed four goals on only 23 shots in San Jose's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia Monday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi allowed three goals in the third period and was replaced by backup Alex Stalock at 3:56 of the third period. Stalock stopped four of five shots he faced. Niemi saw his record fall down to 28-12-6 and he also has a 2.40 GAA and .912 save percentage.

Antti Niemi kicks away 29 shots in victory | 02/02/2014 1:30 AM

News

Antti Niemi made 29 saves in San Jose's 2-1 shootout win over Chicago on Saturday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi gave up the lone goal shorthanded, 1:03 after the Sharks had gone ahead in the third period. He has five wins over his past six games. Niemi's posted a 2.35 goals-against average and .914 save percentage this season.

Niemi played a solid game, but the Sharks failed to score again. Niemi now has a 27-11-6 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. The Sharks will play immediately again on Thursday against Calgary so Alex Stalock could be the starting goalie.

Antti Niemi earns fourth straight win | 01/26/2014 1:22 AM

News

Antti Niemi made 20 saves in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime win against the Wild on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi gave up the game's first two goals, but steadied his game play in the second period. He has four straight wins, 27 on the year, to go along with a 2.37 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.

Antti Niemi will start Saturday vs. Wild | 01/25/2014 5:40 PM

News

Antti Niemi will be in goal for San Jose on Saturday night versus Minnesota despite some superb play from backup Alex Stalock of late.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Stalock has posted shutout wins in each of his last two outings, including a 1-0 win against Winnipeg on Thursday. Niemi hasn't been playing poorly and he's still the team's number goalie, so the decision to keep going with him shouldn't be called into question. He has won four of his last five starts and he has allowed just nine goals (four of which came in one game) over that span. Stalock's hot play could earn him some extra playing time, though.

Niemi has won four games in his last five starts. He now has a 26-10-6 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.

Antti Niemi wasn't on point in a 5-4 victory | 01/18/2014 5:41 PM

News

Antti Niemi made 25 saves in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It wasn't an impressive performance for Niemi, who is typically very solid. He has won three of his past four outings and going into Saturday's match-up he permitted just one goal in three straight games. Niemi has a 25-10-6 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.39 GAA on the year.

Niemi enjoying continued shootout success | 01/16/2014 10:50 AM

News

Antti Niemi has stopped 41 of 53 shootout attempts this season.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Sharks coach Todd McLellan credited Niemi's patience as the cause of his shootout success. "He's a big man, and he's very patient, takes a lot of the net away," McLellan said. "Just not overly jumpy in the net, and he allows the shooter to make the first move and then he reacts from there." Niemi's success in the skills competition is nothing new. He has a 31-20 record in shootouts and has stopped 74.7% of shooter attempts.

Antti Niemi sinks Caps making 35 saves | 01/14/2014 10:27 PM

News

Antti Niemi had to earn his 24th victory of the season, making 35 saves and stopping three more in the shootout to lift the Sharks 2-1 over the Caps.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi is now 24-10-6 with a .915 save percentage and 2.35 goals against average.

Antti Niemi gives up one, but he still loses | 01/12/2014 1:18 AM

News

Antti Niemi was the tough-luck loser Saturday night as the Sharks lost to the Bruins 1-0.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi set aside 21 shots, giving up the only goal in the third period. He has allowed one goal in three of his last five outings. Niemi has a 2.39 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.

Niemi now has a 23-9-6 record with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.

Antti Niemi loses to Nashville on Tuesday | 01/08/2014 12:14 AM

News

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi made 25 saves on 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The Finnish Olympian is now 22-9-6 on the season. It was the sixth time in the last 10 games that Niemi slipped below a .900 save percentage.

Battle of Antti's not to be on Sunday | 01/06/2014 8:27 AM

News

Antti Niemi was the back up goalie on San Jose Sunday while Antti Raanta did the same for the Blackhawks.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The two teams met up on Sunday and we were hoping that it would be the Battle of the Antti's but it was not to be. The Finnish netminders have both played extremely well this season with Niemi having a 22-8-6 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage while Raanta is 11-1-3 with a 2.27 GAA and the same .911 save percentage.

Sharks give Antti Niemi the hook vs. Colorado | 01/04/2014 6:21 PM

News

Antti Niemi was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Colorado.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Alex Stalock made six stops and allowed one goal in relief, while taking the loss to his record because the game-winning tally was scored against him. Despite he rough outing, Niemi still owns a .911 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA.

Niemi now has a 19-7-6 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. Niemi has been a little bit inconsistent this season, but he will remain as the number one goalie in San Jose.

Antti Niemi will get the nod Monday | 12/22/2013 5:08 PM

News

Antti Niemi will start for the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Niemi gets right back in between the pipes after getting a game off on Saturday. He has a 2.31 GAA and .913 save percentage in 31 games this season.

Niemi not sharp in loss to Kings | 12/20/2013 4:35 AM

News

Antti Niemi let in four goals on 32 shots in San Jose's 4-1 loss to Los Angeles Thursday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It wasn't his best night between the pipes and especially he should have stop Alec Martinez's goal. Niemi still has an impressive 18-7-6 record with a 2.31 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.

Antti Niemi keeps pace with Bishop, Fleury | 12/18/2013 1:00 AM

News

Antti Niemi won his 18th game of the season, tying Ben Bishop and moving within one victory of Marc-Andre Fleury's league-leading total.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The 30-year-old goalie is 18-6-6 with a .915 save percentage and 2.55 GAA this season. He's had an up-and-down December but remains a borderline elite fantasy goalie.

Antti Niemi struggles in loss to Predators | 12/14/2013 11:15 PM

News

Antti Niemi struggled Saturday night in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to the Predators.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The netminder gave up three goals on 23 shots, giving up a goal in each period. San Jose now has a 2-4-1 record in December. Niemi sports a 2.26 goals-against average and .915 save percentage this year.

Niemi played an excellent game and almost got a shutout, but Jonas Brodin scored in the last period. Niemi improved his record to 17-5-6 and he also has 2.23 goals-against average and .916 save percentage. He could be one of the Vezina Trophy candidates again this season.

Niemi still has an impressive 16-5-6 record with a 2.28 goals-against average and .914 save percentage.

G Antti Niemi faces only 12 shots but loses | 12/08/2013 10:07 PM

News

San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi needed to make only 12 saves but still was the loser in a 3-1 game against the Wild in Minnesota Sunday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi was pulled for an extra skater with 2:15 to play and Zach Parise scored. The goalie's record is now 16-5-5. His goals-against average is now 2.30 and his save percentage is .914.

Antti Niemi expected to get start Sunday | 12/08/2013 10:08 AM

News

Look for Antti Niemi to get the start in goal for San Jose Sunday.

CSN Bay Area

Impact

Niemi played just 40 minutes on Thursday before he was pulled after he gave up four goals on 27 shots and then was on the bench Friday when the Sharks dropped a 5-3 decision to Carolina. He is 16-4-5 this season with a 2.31 GAA and a .915 save percentage. He is a top-seven fantasy goalie at this time.

Antti Niemi pulled in loss to Penguins | 12/05/2013 9:53 PM

News

Antti Niemi played just two periods before being sent to the showers in Thursday's loss to the Penguins.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi allowed four goals on 27 shots through 40 minutes and coach Todd McLellan saw fit to give him a rest for the final frame. His record falls to 16-4-5 while his GAA takes a hit, rising to 2.31, and his save percentage falls to .915.

Niemi has now won six games in a row, giving him a 16-3-5 record on the season. He doesn't get credit as an elite goalie, but it's tough to deny that notion, at least in fantasy.

Antti Niemi wins fifth straight game | 12/01/2013 1:48 AM

News

Antti Niemi kicked away 28 shots as San Jose came out victorious 4-3 in the shootout against the Ducks on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It's a shame that a game like this between two West powerhouses has to end with the skills competition. Niemi gave up one in the first and two in the third period. He has a 15-3-5 record, with five wins in a row, and a 2.21 goals-against average and .917 save percentage on the season.

Antti Niemi surrenders 3 goals, but gets win | 11/29/2013 6:45 PM

News

Antti Niemi kicked out 21 of 24 shots in a 6-3 victory against the St. Louis Blues.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It wasn't Niemi's finest start by a long shot, but it was still good enough to extend his winning streak to four games. He now has a 14-3-5 record, 2.19 GAA, and .918 save percentage in 22 starts this season.

Niemi now has a 11-3-5 record with a 2.22 goals against average and .916 save percentage.

Tough night for G Antti Niemi in Sharks' loss | 11/17/2013 10:28 PM

News

Goaltender Antti Niemi, usually reliable, could stop only 22 shots as he and the visiting San Jose Sharks took a 5-1 rout from the Blackhawks in Chicago Sunday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Niemi, formerly a Chicago goalie, is 5-6-1 against the Hawks and has lost four in a row against them.

Antti Niemi slated to start on Sunday | 11/17/2013 8:39 AM

News

Antti Niemi is scheduled to get the start on Sunday when the Sharks take on the Chicago Blackhawks.

San Jose Mercury News

Impact

Niemi won the Stanley Cup while tending goal for Chicago in the 2010 playoffs but the Blackhawks could not afford his salary and he was released. He signed with the Sharks during the 2010 off-season and has not looked back since as he has been a top-five NHL goaltender over the last four seasons. Niemi is 10-2-5 this season with a 2.13 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Since leaving Chicago, he is 5-5-1 with a 2.84 GAA and a .915 save percentage against the Blackhawks, losing all three games last season.

Niemi was busiest while being outshot 20-9 in the second period as the Sharks won their second straight following a five-game losing streak. He now has a 10-2-5 record with a 2.13 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Antti Niemi stops 42 shots but takes SO loss | 11/10/2013 11:45 PM

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Goalie Antti Niemi had a night to remember in Winnipeg, making 42 saves in regulation and overtime, but wound up on the losing side of a 5-4 shootout decision against the Jets.

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Impact

Niemi is a workhorse. He has started 16 of the Sharks' 17 games this season. After this one, he deserves a rest.

McLellan: Antti Niemi isn't tired | 11/08/2013 4:42 PM

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Sharks coach Todd McLellan doesn't think Antti Niemi is tired.

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"Nope. Nope. Not at all," McLellan said. "The interesting part about Nemo is the most rest he's had, has been in the last 10 days, and he hasn't been as sharp. As soon as Alex [Stalock] played (on Oct. 27 in Ottawa), Nemo had a couple days off, [we] come back into LA, not as sharp. We haven't been playing every second day, so I think the exact opposite of what you're suggesting. Exact opposite." Niemi has still started in 15 of the Sharks' 16 games this season. He has allowed four goals in three of his last four starts.

Niemi awful in loss | 11/08/2013 4:00 AM

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Antti Niemi allowed four goals on only 13 shots in the San Jose's 4-2 loss to Vancouver Thursday night.

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Impact

Niemi was pulled for backup Alex Stalock at 5:22 of the second period with Vancouver leading 4-2. Stalock stopped all 21 shots he faced. Niemi has allowed 14 goals on 102 shots over his past four games. Niemi still has a good 9-2-4 record with 2.10 goals against average and .913 save percentage.

Niemi not sharp in loss to Sabres | 11/06/2013 4:24 AM

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Antti Niemi allowed four goals on 36 shots in the Sharks' 5-4 shootout loss to the Sabres Tuesday night.

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Impact

Niemi still has an impressive 9-1-4 record with a 1.88 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

Antti Niemi makes 28 saves in OT loss | 11/03/2013 1:48 AM

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Antti Niemi allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Sharks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Saturday night.

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Impact

It was the rare night in which Niemi was bested by the netminder on the other side of the ice. Niemi is one of the top goalies in hockey right now and we don't expect him to fall off too much. He has a 1.74 goals-against average and .925 save percentage with a 9-1-3 record.

Antti Niemi gets the third star of the month | 11/01/2013 2:28 PM

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Antti Niemi has been selected as the San Jose Sharks' third star of the month.

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Impact

Niemi had a 1.72 GAA and .924 save percentage in 12 games to kick off the season. If he regresses this season, it shouldn't be significantly. He should be regarded as one of the NHL's top goaltenders.

Niemi not sharp in loss to Kings | 10/31/2013 4:48 AM

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Antti Niemi allowed four goals on only 23 shots in the San Jose's 4-3 loss to Los Angeles Wednesday night.

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Impact

Nevertheless Niemi has been sensational this season and this was just a one bad game for him. He now has an impressive 9-1-2 record with a 1.72 goals against average and .924 save percentage.

Antti Niemi cruises to 2-0 victory | 10/27/2013 12:30 AM

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Antti Niemi notched a shutout in the Sharks' 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Impact

Niemi as asked to make just 22 saves in the game for his second shutout. There really isn't a goalie in a better situation right now ... Niemi is at the top of his game on a team firing on all cylinders. He has a 1.53 goals-against average and .933 save percentage, with a 9-1-1 record this year.

Antti Niemi loses first in regulation vs. BOS | 10/24/2013 9:54 PM

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Antti Niemi allowed two goals on 17 shots Thursday night as he ended up on the wrong side of a 2-1 decision against the Bruins.

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Impact

The loss was the first in regulation for Niemi, whose record remains impressive at 8-1-1 while his GAA is 1.67 and he carries a .927 save percentage.

Antti Niemi shines in shootout victory | 10/21/2013 10:37 PM

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Antti Niemi was excellent on Monday night as he turned aside 27 shots en route to a 1-0 shootout victory over Detroit.

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Impact

Niemi outdueled Jimmy Howard in a battle of goaltenders and walked away with a well-deserved W. His season record improves to a sparkling 8-0-1 with the victory. His GAA is an equally impressive 1.64 while his save percentage is .930.

G Antti Niemi grabs another win with San Jose | 10/20/2013 12:55 AM

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Goaltender Antti Niemi improved his record to 7-0-1 Saturday night as the San Jose Sharks defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 6-3.

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Niemi faced only 19 Calgary shots and needed only to stop 16 of them for his latest win.